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denver the appeal and marriages resume that's a huge historic day in california. if the court hears the case, we believe we'll have that huge historic day. it will just take place a little farther down the road next june. >> and keep it here on cbs 5. we'll let you know as soon as there's word from the supreme court. >>> and still ahead as the big storm bears down, are you covered by simply having insurance? it isn't always enough and what you have to do to make sure your claims are paid. >> and a random act of kindness catches the world off guard. now this moment in manhattan is going viral online. >> scorpions still have the stingers in them but they are dry. so the poison is neutralized. >> a plateful of worms with a side order of flies, please. sounds gross. but these bugs are part of a growing health movement. the creepy crawly details coming up. stay right there. ,, ,, ,, new pink lemonade 5-hour energy? 5-hour energy supports the avon foundation for women breast cancer crusade. so i can get the energized feeling i need and support a great cause? i'm sold. p
denver the appeal and marriages resume that's a huge historic day in california. if the court hears the case, we believe we'll have that huge historic day. it will just take place a little farther down the road next june. >> and keep it here on cbs 5. we'll let you know as soon as there's word from the supreme court. >>> and still ahead as the big storm bears down, are you covered by simply having insurance? it isn't always enough and what you have to do to make sure your claims...
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the bay area's job market could grow faster than the state of california and the nation over the next two years, but our economic growth could go downhill with this looming fiscal cliff. >> right now, if congress fails to come to an agreement on an overall deficit reduction package by the end of the year, everybody's taxes will automatically go up on january 1 january 1st. everybody's. >> reporter: just hours ago the president warned lawmakers the deadline is approaching. economists say the fiscal cliff could throw the economy back into a recession. both republicans and democrats emphasize compromise. >> this is an opportunity for the president to lead. this is his moment to engage the congress and work towards a solution that can pass both chambers. >> reporter: the cliff is automatic tax hikes that could kick in by the end of the year. the average american family will pay between 2 and $3000 in additional taxes. 12,000 government programs will see cults and unemployment is expected to -- cuts and unemployment is expected to climb back above 9%. >> the big problem is uncertainty. we
the bay area's job market could grow faster than the state of california and the nation over the next two years, but our economic growth could go downhill with this looming fiscal cliff. >> right now, if congress fails to come to an agreement on an overall deficit reduction package by the end of the year, everybody's taxes will automatically go up on january 1 january 1st. everybody's. >> reporter: just hours ago the president warned lawmakers the deadline is approaching. economists...
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. >>> a strike against the makers of twinkies and ho hos has spread to california. a picket line formed yesterday outside a hostess bakery, parts of a larger strike against the company that began on friday. in september, union members reskrekted a contract -- rejected a contract offer that contained pay cuts and health care costs. . >>> tow trucks delivered and early thanksgiving treat for hundreds of needy families in the bay area. it's the 15th consecutive year aaa's yellow tow trucks made their way to nonprofits like this one in san francisco. in all, 600 turkeys will be handed out and it's much-needed help. >> we will do anything we possibly can to make sure that nobody, nobody in the bay area ought to go hungry this year. >> by the end of the week, they will have delivered more than 10 tons of turkeys to 26 nonprofits across northern california, nevada and utah. but not all bay area organizations are as important. some are worried they won't have enough to meet this year's need. >> tu sometimes. cbs 5 reporter alyssa harrington reports. >> reporter: there's jus
. >>> a strike against the makers of twinkies and ho hos has spread to california. a picket line formed yesterday outside a hostess bakery, parts of a larger strike against the company that began on friday. in september, union members reskrekted a contract -- rejected a contract offer that contained pay cuts and health care costs. . >>> tow trucks delivered and early thanksgiving treat for hundreds of needy families in the bay area. it's the 15th consecutive year aaa's yellow...
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. >>> support is growing to end california's death penalty. but backers of prop 34 still lack the majority needed to pass it. a new field poll shows 45% of california voters support the measure. that would make life in prison without parole the most severe punishment for state offenders. 38% say they oppose the measure while nearly one in five voters remains undecided. >>> the latest field poll on proposition 30 shows it could still go either way. 48% of voters are in favor governor brown's tax plan. 38% oppose with the rest still undecided. prop 30 would increase the sales tax temporarily and raise income tax for those making more than a quarter million dollars a year. if prop 30 loses, it would trigger deep cuts to public education from elementary school up to universities. >>> a man was killed while walking through a muni tunnel in san francisco today. the incident disrupted the muni metro much of the morning. cbs 5 reporter anne makovec is at the montgomery station where service is back to normal. >> reporter: a lot of commuters are thankf
. >>> support is growing to end california's death penalty. but backers of prop 34 still lack the majority needed to pass it. a new field poll shows 45% of california voters support the measure. that would make life in prison without parole the most severe punishment for state offenders. 38% say they oppose the measure while nearly one in five voters remains undecided. >>> the latest field poll on proposition 30 shows it could still go either way. 48% of voters are in favor...
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the measure would repeal california's death penalty. instead, the maximum punishment would be life in prison without parole. supporters say the legal procedures for capital punishment ha become too costly. >>> other issues are prop 36 that would measure -- would revise california's "three strikes" law to impose a life sentence only when the third felony conviction is for a serious and violent crime. the district attorneys of san francisco and l.a. both support that measure. >>> and prop 37 has to do with the foods you eat. it would require companies to put special labels on raw or processed foods that are made from genetically altered plants or animals. supporters say consumers have a right to know but opponents predict an explosion of frivolous lawsuits. >>> there is a close buy watched local item over in richmond. a proposed tax on soda. if measure n passes businesses with have to pay a penny per ounce of soda. it would be the first of its kind tax in the nation and soft drink makers have spent $2.5 million to defeat it. >>> lines at
the measure would repeal california's death penalty. instead, the maximum punishment would be life in prison without parole. supporters say the legal procedures for capital punishment ha become too costly. >>> other issues are prop 36 that would measure -- would revise california's "three strikes" law to impose a life sentence only when the third felony conviction is for a serious and violent crime. the district attorneys of san francisco and l.a. both support that measure....
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california sadly isn't one of them. i don't know why. indiana's hoosiers lottery is giving away 3500 tickets statewide. unfortunately, powerball players have a greater chance of being bitten by a shark than winning the cash haul. i bought a few. >> i bought my tickets yesterday. >> yes. >> there's only one problem. can't buy them in california. >> the wrong tickets. >> i didn't realize that. >> you didn't know that until this morning. >> maybe he'll win 2 million. >> good luck. >> that's it for cbs 5 news at noon. captions by: caption colorado comments@captioncolorado.com >> katie: did you decide to wake up for your daddy? he'll be home soon, i bet. (sighs) oh. taylor, i-i just--
california sadly isn't one of them. i don't know why. indiana's hoosiers lottery is giving away 3500 tickets statewide. unfortunately, powerball players have a greater chance of being bitten by a shark than winning the cash haul. i bought a few. >> i bought my tickets yesterday. >> yes. >> there's only one problem. can't buy them in california. >> the wrong tickets. >> i didn't realize that. >> you didn't know that until this morning. >> maybe he'll win...
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the powerball is officially coming right here to california. the state lotto commission just voted to join ticket sales starting april 8. first drawing for $40 million will happen on april 10. so we miss out on the half a billion dollars but come spring, we're part of the party. >> i was just a little early. >> i know. >> i thought i bought my powerball ticket the other day. >> next time. >> oh, well. >> all right. >>> have a great afternoon. see you tomorrow morning. captions by: caption colorado comments@captioncolorado.com ,, >> katie: sleepy time. >> katie: (sighs) it's just unbelievable,
the powerball is officially coming right here to california. the state lotto commission just voted to join ticket sales starting april 8. first drawing for $40 million will happen on april 10. so we miss out on the half a billion dollars but come spring, we're part of the party. >> i was just a little early. >> i know. >> i thought i bought my powerball ticket the other day. >> next time. >> oh, well. >> all right. >>> have a great afternoon. see you...
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in california, the average much higher at $3.98. and, of course, san francisco is still holding the distinction for the nation's highest gas price at $4.05. ouch. >>> in today's healthwatch, a new study finds multivitamins don't protect men from heart disease. cbs reporter edward lawrence shows us why you just can't beat a healthy diet and lifestyle. >> reporter: michael thompson takes a multivitamin every day. >> in my 20s when i wasn't eating healthy and needed an extra vitamin to cover everything. >> reporter: many people hope multivitamins will keep them healthy. a new study says they don't protect against major cardiovascular events. >> didn't effect the rate of centering a cardiovascular event. >> reporter: the research published in the journal of the american medical associationed to nearly 15,000 healthy male doctors. after 11 years there was no difference between those who received fakes and real vitamins. multivitamins are the most common dietary supplement in the u.s. a third of adults take them. doctors say taking multiv
in california, the average much higher at $3.98. and, of course, san francisco is still holding the distinction for the nation's highest gas price at $4.05. ouch. >>> in today's healthwatch, a new study finds multivitamins don't protect men from heart disease. cbs reporter edward lawrence shows us why you just can't beat a healthy diet and lifestyle. >> reporter: michael thompson takes a multivitamin every day. >> in my 20s when i wasn't eating healthy and needed an extra...
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. >>> four men are under arrest in an alleged terror plot busted in southern california. the fbi says the men conspired to kill americans overseas and in the u.s. and planned to join al qaeda and the taliban. one suspect is a 34-year-old man who served in the us air force in 2000 and 2001. authorities say he tried to arrange for two california men to meet his contacts with terror organizations. >>> hewlett-packard's 4th quarter losses are in the billions today. the palo alto-based company purchased british software maker autonomy for $11 billion last year but says the company had misrepresented its finances and is valued now at $8.8 billion. this is the second consecutive quarter of losses for the tech giant. friday, their stock hit an all- time low since 2002. >>> today pg&e posted a reward of $10,000 related to a kidnapping. one of the alleged abductors is seen here trying to withdraw money from the victim's atm account. the contract employee for pg&e was abducted in a parking lot in walnut creek earlier this month. she was released that same night in the oakland hills.
. >>> four men are under arrest in an alleged terror plot busted in southern california. the fbi says the men conspired to kill americans overseas and in the u.s. and planned to join al qaeda and the taliban. one suspect is a 34-year-old man who served in the us air force in 2000 and 2001. authorities say he tried to arrange for two california men to meet his contacts with terror organizations. >>> hewlett-packard's 4th quarter losses are in the billions today. the palo...
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now, thanks to california voters, senator feinstein will continue on to a fourth term. she will be joining 19 other women in the senate and that's breaking last year's election record. >> more women are running. and more women are getting elected. and the options are opening, and you know, the glass ceiling begins to crumble. >> reporter: the popular former san francisco mayor won boy a wide margin against -- won by a wide margin against elizabeth emken. she thank supporters and talked about years ahead in a divided congress. >> what i think this president has to do is begin to talk and listen -- listen -- to individual members on both sides, develop the relationships that are necessary when you have very big and difficult problems. >> reporter: feinstein will be joined again by missouri senator claire mccaskill who beat republican todd akin. akin made his mark this election with his controversial comments regarding rape that charged up several women activists groups. >> there is no way that claire mccaskill can survive. well, now what happened? you proved them wrong. >
now, thanks to california voters, senator feinstein will continue on to a fourth term. she will be joining 19 other women in the senate and that's breaking last year's election record. >> more women are running. and more women are getting elected. and the options are opening, and you know, the glass ceiling begins to crumble. >> reporter: the popular former san francisco mayor won boy a wide margin against -- won by a wide margin against elizabeth emken. she thank supporters and...
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. >>> 31 people died in california traffic accidents over the holiday weekend, 10 more than last year. 13 were not wearing seat belts. hear in the bay area, five deadly accidents killed a total of six people and there were 224 dui arrests over the holiday weekend. >>> a close call at southern california for a pilot from novato and his passenger. they were able to climb out of the wreckage of this small plane. plane flipped over during and emergency landing near cal state northridge campus. the faa is investigating. >>> san francisco general hospital is suing the l.a. dodgers over the beating of giants fan brian stow. stow suffered extensive brain trauma after two dodger fans attacked him outside dodger stadium last year. san francisco general is seeking $1.2 million for reimbursement for his care. the family is also suing the team for lifetime medical expenses. stow is learning to walk again after spending months in a hospital in a coma. >>> people in san jose will have their say starting tonight about quality if they want in the city's new police chief. the city has already started a
. >>> 31 people died in california traffic accidents over the holiday weekend, 10 more than last year. 13 were not wearing seat belts. hear in the bay area, five deadly accidents killed a total of six people and there were 224 dui arrests over the holiday weekend. >>> a close call at southern california for a pilot from novato and his passenger. they were able to climb out of the wreckage of this small plane. plane flipped over during and emergency landing near cal state...
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. >> california voters are still on the fence about the governor's tax height proposal. >> ann in san francisco with how prop 30 campaign is drumming up support before the election. joins us with more. >> just aa few days left. down market street right now campaigning at the commonwealth club. and we met teachers that were hitting the highway in favor of prop 30. the polls are close right now. really could go either way. >> when they hugged, we know they are going to vote yes. >> a new poll showed 51% of likely voters support prop 30 but then a new poll released this morning showed 48% support. i can't let this. i have my responsibility ies. >> voters just can't afford to bailout sacramento any more. haven't seen any reforms that would give them confidence that sending money to sacramento would help. it's going to be up to jerry brown to do his best to reduce the size of government in sacramento. i'm not too optimistic for him doing that. >> the fear if prop 30 doesn't pass, threatened $6 billion in school cuts. >> doesn't matter whether your kids go to public school or private school
. >> california voters are still on the fence about the governor's tax height proposal. >> ann in san francisco with how prop 30 campaign is drumming up support before the election. joins us with more. >> just aa few days left. down market street right now campaigning at the commonwealth club. and we met teachers that were hitting the highway in favor of prop 30. the polls are close right now. really could go either way. >> when they hugged, we know they are going to...
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. >> reporter: the bone is now head back to california where it will be tested here. investigators hope the results will come out within a month. maybe then a mother can find closure and finally put her daughter to rest. in hayward, cate caugiran, cbs 5. >>> still ahead, they are supposed to be the biggest deals of the year. but could you save more money by shopping today instead of black friday? we're going to break down what's really a steal and what's not. >> plus, could where you work increase your risk of getting breast cancer? the jobs that women may want to avoid. >> hi, i'm meteorologist lawrence karnow in the cbs 5 weather center. so far so dry around the bay area today. lots of snow in the high country. and there's more on the way. maybe some rain here, too. we'll talk about that coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, snack afterall.. the company is in bankruptsy court today.. asking for permission to liquidate its assets and go out of busine. that could mean its most por will go up for sa >>> some good news. i may not have to hoard hostess snacks. the company is askin
. >> reporter: the bone is now head back to california where it will be tested here. investigators hope the results will come out within a month. maybe then a mother can find closure and finally put her daughter to rest. in hayward, cate caugiran, cbs 5. >>> still ahead, they are supposed to be the biggest deals of the year. but could you save more money by shopping today instead of black friday? we're going to break down what's really a steal and what's not. >> plus, could...
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they come from california. the season is peaking. there are so many out there and prices are coming down. what's great, they are great for you. they have so much nutritional properties and they taste good. they are great in so many different recipes especially on a salad as well as the juice great for you. when you buy them, make sure when you open them up they look like this, nice and red and juicy. and to do that, you want to make sure that that pomegranate is red all the way around. now, if it has a little cracking to it that's okay. that means the seeds inside are big ready to burst. cracks right there isn't bad but be sure you don't see the pomegranites through the crack. store them on the counter at home not in the refrigerator. pomegranites this time of year is like mother nature's gift to us. i'm tony tantillo, your fresh grocer. and always remember to eat fresh and stay healthy. >> i love pomegranites. >> i love tony. >> i do, too. >> he is downstairs right now. hi, tony! [ laughter ] >>> he was on the way to an mvp season u
they come from california. the season is peaking. there are so many out there and prices are coming down. what's great, they are great for you. they have so much nutritional properties and they taste good. they are great in so many different recipes especially on a salad as well as the juice great for you. when you buy them, make sure when you open them up they look like this, nice and red and juicy. and to do that, you want to make sure that that pomegranate is red all the way around. now, if...
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california civil code currently allows retailers to swipe your id when investigating fraud, abuse or misrepresentation. but speier believes a legitimate return does not fall into those categories. >> i will never let someone scan my driver's license. >> reporter: now, that's not always an option. if the store prominently posts the id requirement in its return policy, then it's warned you before perform abiding by state law and you will likely have to hand over your id or skip the return. and if you are ever told you're not allowed to make a returnings you have likely been flagged as a serial returner. go to cbssf.com/consumerwatch for a link to your return activity report and the retail exchange. just to clarify, many stores including the children's place only require an id without a receipt. if you have the receipt, they won't scan you. >> you can actually get a return activity report if you are a serial returner? >> reporter: it's primarily for folks who have been denied. so if you haven't been denied, you can try. but they may not have one for you. >> righted read the fine print o
california civil code currently allows retailers to swipe your id when investigating fraud, abuse or misrepresentation. but speier believes a legitimate return does not fall into those categories. >> i will never let someone scan my driver's license. >> reporter: now, that's not always an option. if the store prominently posts the id requirement in its return policy, then it's warned you before perform abiding by state law and you will likely have to hand over your id or skip the...
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right now high pressure over the state of california. a few clouds continue to move over the top of that ridge. other than that, we are looking good right now. and then we'll begin to notice some changes off the coastline. we have this area of low pressure that's the one that's going to pay a visit to the bay area by tomorrow night and into friday. that means we have changing weather. so enjoy the day. the warmest day of the week and then these temperatures start to cool down as early as tomorrow and by friday, we could see some showers. our futurecast models showing you those clouds rolling in late in the day tomorrow and then we begin to see some showers so by friday morning we are back into the rain around the bay area. more showery activity after that possibly into saturday as well and doesn't look like a total rainout on saturday just some scattered showers. but after that, a stronger storm is heading in our direction. a cold one out of the gulf of alaska. 72 degrees today sunshine into san jose. 70 half moon bay. 68 pacifica and ha
right now high pressure over the state of california. a few clouds continue to move over the top of that ridge. other than that, we are looking good right now. and then we'll begin to notice some changes off the coastline. we have this area of low pressure that's the one that's going to pay a visit to the bay area by tomorrow night and into friday. that means we have changing weather. so enjoy the day. the warmest day of the week and then these temperatures start to cool down as early as...
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we have emergency response vehicles, even some from california, that are headed out there and that have been out delivering meals to the most affected areas. we have been holding warming centers and purchasing supplies to get to people what they need right away. >> reporter: i am so proud because cbs is doing a telethon like this conducting this kind of telethon throughout many cities across the united states. >> we're thrilled and so grateful to the bay area for the responding with such generosity. it's fantastic. >> reporter: i want to throw out there my own personal contribution. at this particular time i want to invite any of you that are watching out there, if you can donate $500 or more, i will offer you personally a tour of our cbs 5 studios for four people, not only do you get a tour but i'll take you to kcbs radio, alice radio, live 105. you get to watch a newscast. at this time we are currently up to -- really? $50,000 since 6:00 this morning! frank and michelle, we have gathered 50,000 pledges so far. these donations going directly to the american red cross, who in turn will
we have emergency response vehicles, even some from california, that are headed out there and that have been out delivering meals to the most affected areas. we have been holding warming centers and purchasing supplies to get to people what they need right away. >> reporter: i am so proud because cbs is doing a telethon like this conducting this kind of telethon throughout many cities across the united states. >> we're thrilled and so grateful to the bay area for the responding with...
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especially in california. te new link between certain fle retardants to yet another concern: developmental probs in children. that story ande >>> it's a chemical found everywhere especially here in california. the link between flame retardants and developmental problems in children. that and more at 5:00. >>> we hung out with a really "cool school" this week. the kids at valley christian high school, they showed us how they teamed up with the school halfway around the world in china and now there are two bands making music together. they were selected to perform in front of millions at the tournament of roses parade. pretty cool. we want to know what's cool about your school. just submit your nomination on our website, cbssf.com/coolschool. and frank or i might come out and hang out for a day and feature the school on the show. >> yeah. >> remember going the wrong way down the escalator as a kid? >> this man has taken it to new heights. a british tv producer shot this picture. man struggling to ride the skater
especially in california. te new link between certain fle retardants to yet another concern: developmental probs in children. that story ande >>> it's a chemical found everywhere especially here in california. the link between flame retardants and developmental problems in children. that and more at 5:00. >>> we hung out with a really "cool school" this week. the kids at valley christian high school, they showed us how they teamed up with the school halfway around...